Instruction
High-Quality Instructional Materials
From the Kentucky Department of Education:
High-Quality Instructional Resources
The Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) defines HQIRs as materials that are:
- Aligned with the KAS;
- Research-based and/or externally validated;
- Comprehensive to include engaging texts (books, multimedia, etc.), tasks and assessments;
- Based on fostering vibrant student learning experiences;
- Culturally relevant, free from bias; and
- Accessible for all students.
HQIRs are a means by which local curriculum aligned with the KAS becomes an actionable foundation for districts and schools to equitably foster vibrant student learning experiences. A local curriculum anchored in a HQIR supports the learning goals, outcomes, and core competencies students must demonstrate to reach the grade-level expectations within the KAS. It also provides teachers with an array of pedagogical supports to help meet the needs of diverse learners.
The process of identifying, evaluating, and selecting a primary HQIR involves multiple steps to ensure that decision-makers select resources that serve local priorities and meet the needs of all learners, as articulated in an instructional vision.
Webster County Schools has adopted the following HQIRs:
Elementary Grades
Secondary Grades
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Our Profile of a Graduate is a shared vision for student success. This guides our learning experiences to make sure our students are ready for postsecondary success, meaningful careers, and active citizenship.
